Button



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BUTTON Filed Jan. 20, 1942 Josm/ #2 SC/IALEI' IMAM/6E0. POM/10K IN VEN TORS Patented July 13, 1943 BUTTON Joseph P. stealer, Bronx, and Maurice 1). mm,

Brooklyn, N. Y.

Application-January 20, 1942, Serial No. 427,499

1 Olaim.

This invention relates to buttons and more particularly to a button adapted to rotate after being affixed to the garment.

We are concerned with the type of buttons used by furriers, dressmakers, and the like, wherein buttons may be instantly attached to a coat or dress during the fitting of a garment upon a model.

It has hitherto been necessary to sew these buttons into place and relocate them if any adjustments are found necessary. Accordingly, an object of our invention relates to a button having readily detachable securing means at the back thereof.

We have found that the customary type of button produces a wear and tear on the buttonhole ,and ultimately results in a breakdown of the threaded means used for securing the button to the garment. A further object, therefore, consists in providing a button that is rotatable with respect to the securing means for reducing the strain and wear.

Further objects are to provide a safe and convenient button, easy of manufacture; that may be readily interchanged by the wearer for other styles; that has a spacing between the body of the button and the clasp for accommodating the material carrying the button-hole, and which spacing is bell-shaped to prevent catching the fur when the button is rotated.

We accomplish these and other objects and obtain our new results as will beapparent from the device described in the following specification, particularly pointed out in the attached on the button and has a top aperture l3, through which the pin ll extends. Supported on the peak of the washer I2, is the. securing means H which comprises the base portion l5 into which the pin II is rotatably mounted through aperture l6 and riveted in position as by flattening the end I! thereover.

Any type of clasp is satisfactory. We have of our con illustrateda safety type having a hinge l8, and pointed clasp l9, which hinge extends through the two upwardly bent ears l5a of the base [5.

At the end opposite the hinge, a locking means is illustrated consisting of the longitudinally bent over end 20 of the base portion l5, which is provided with a longitudinal slot 2|, into which the pointed clasp I9 is deposited. The locking mechanism consists of a U-shaped washer 22 provided with a corresponding longitudinal slot 23 through both legs of the U, and the connecting portion 24 also used as the finger piece. The U-shaped washer is kept in permanent rotatable position by spinning one leg of the U-shaped washer against the intervening end 20, and the remaining leg of the U which captures the washer in rotatable position about the bent over end 20. The finger piece 24 is rotated to capture the pointed clasp l9 therein.

While the securing means is described in detail, any satisfactory method of readily attaching and removing the button may be employed. The bell-shaped washer I2 serves to space the securing means away from the button to provide space for the material carrying the buttonhole. By using a bell-shaped washer, having a minimum area in contact with the base of the securing means, the fur is prevented from being caught in between. The bell shaped washer may be ball shaped toaccomplish the same purpose ton in position. Such a button'is shown in Figures 3 and 4, wherein the body of the button 36 has a central aperture 3|, through which is rotatably mounted the bushing 32. The bushing is maintained in position by spinning over the extending front'and back shoulders 33 so that the body of the button 30 is rotatably supported between the shoulders 33. A plurality of apertures 34 extending longitudinally through the bushing 32 enables the button to be secured to the desired surface by the use of thread. The thickness of the shoulder 33 may be varied to space the button body from the desired surface, to accommodate the material provided with a corresponding button hole.

We have, in the foregoing, described a button which is rotatable with respect to its securing means, whether permanently or temporarily secured. Thus, the wear and tear on the securing means, and on the material to which the button is afi'ixed, is reduced, resulting in longer and more satisfactory service. In the readily attachable and removable modification, additional beneficial results are obtained, such as convenience in making adjustments, in relocation, and for interchanging various types and styles. The spacing washer may be additionally incorporated for spacing purposes and to prevent interference with the rotation of the button itself.

We have thus described our invention, but we desire it understood that it is not confined tothe particular forms or use shown and described,

the same being merely illustrative, and that the invention may be carried out in other ways with out departing from the spirit of our invention,

and therefore, we claim broadly the right to that can be employed to attain these objects and accomplish these results.

What we claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is as follows:

A button comprising a body portion a pin clasp securing means having a base section for detachably securing said button to a fabric and adapted to be withdrawn from said fabric without permanently defacing the same; a. bell shaped washer with the peripheral portion of the washer in engagement with the back of said button; a.

shank positioned in said button and passing through an aperture in the central portion of v the washer and mounted to said securing means,

employ all equivalent instrumentalities coming within the scope of the appended claim, and by means of which, objects of our invention are with the central portion of the washer in contact with the base section of the securing means;

' said button rotatably'mounted with respect to attained and new results accomplished, as it is obvious that the particular embodiments herein said securing means.

JOSEPH P. SCHALET. MAURICE D. POLLACK, 

